Is it easy to remove the battery? I have a ryobi blower and weed wacker and the battery is difficult to remove if your hands are not big.
35929
I must preface with the fact that I'm a big guy with larger sized hands. I feel like it is easy to remove. Its a smaller sized battery than I have seen before on power tools. I'm not sure how big the battery is on the blower and wacker, however. I'd check to see if the batteries are the same, if not, I'd say get. It's a good drill.
35930
Very easy. I am 63 years old, male, and have no problems. I have smaller hands as well.
35931
Yes,the lithium batteries are not as bulky and lighter than the older type batteries.
1341092
I don't think you can easily remove the battery. I even could not find a place to unscrew the back. I guess screw holes are behind the rubber foots.
332830
Most of the time the old battery has expanded and it makes it difficult to remove. Patience is key. With a screwdriver and much perseverance the old battery was finally removed.
1525368
The battery compartment on mine is actually quite easy to open. I can just slip my nails in the crack at the top back and push slightly and it slips right off. You could also use the tip of a butter knife or something similar to slip in the crack and nudge it open, then it will simply slide off. To get it back on, make sure you line up the top up level and slide it right up through the little plastic "holders" that are on both sides.
1350421
Not difficult at all. Just grasp the battery box firmly and pull straight out.
1213649
Very easy to remove the batteries. Just open the cover and remove the battery.
1667087
It can be taken out. The battery is in a compartment at your feet. A screwdriver is needed to open the compartment.
27521
Oops, someone didn't read the directions... the battery is indeed removable. Just opened my scrubber and read everything...the instructions are fully 20% about opening the battery compartment (remove 2 screws), and its proper disposal. The battery is nickel-cadmium rechargeable/recyclable per instruction sheet that came with it.
518605
I'm also a senior and I have no problems attaching and detaching but if you have very small hands or not much strength in your fingers it might be a little hard for you. In order to attach battery, very easy, just push on the battery. To detach you need to put your hand around the battery and press 2 buttons, one on each side. If you lack strength or short fingers, it may be a problem. Have your neighbor reattach! Colleen
1160962
On the handle is a teeny, tiny, teeny Little screw. With the right screwdriver (and you would need a magnifying glass to see it) I guess you remove this screw to get to the battery. I can't get it out. So, sadly, I cannot answer your question.
2269490
There is a larger battery available, it's twice as big and lasts twice as long, I got one and it's good. But the main reason I like this blower is the light weight, so I ended up getting another small battery and change them out if needed. I prefer to use the big battery mostly with the bigger tools like the string trimmer and chain saw where I feel it helps the balance and feel of the tool.
173592
Yea...its a little concerning but you have to pull out pretty hard. You think that you're going to break it but you won't. It's worse when the batteries are in it. The M-880 is pretty much the same.
2018763
Not difficult, Just pull wind up handle out of the way and pull down toward far end of radio in the slotted battery cover. cover will pop out.
1657308
Hello, according to the manual "Battery should only be removed when trimmer is to be discarded. Do not attempt to replace battery. Insulate battery ends by covering with tape and/or place battery in a small plastic bag." You can see the documentation on this unit at: http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?slg=en&ctn=XA4003/42
544050
Very easy! Just unplugs and slides out. I have 4 batteries that I use when I go fly - takes 30 seconds to swap them out.
339667
There is a small Phillips head screw on the blue handle. Remove it but be careful not to lose it. The blue handle will then slide off revealing the battery compartment.
1028887
Hey Vienna. I responded to your post in another thread, but I'll summarize it here. I don't own this version, but I own the CMM1000. The predecessor of this one. I've had it for over five years, and replaced the 'non user serviceable' battery at four years for a cost of 70 dollars. This version, the CM1936, has a battery specifically designed to be removed. Which would have made the process easier. I also live somewhere very /very/ hot during the summer (Kyle Texas,) which tends to trash batteries. I do recommend that you follow the manual's suggestions. These may have changed with the updated design: The mower should be on mains power whenever it isn't being used, even during the off season. If the mower shuts off during overheating, let it cool down. Don't repeatedly try to coax it to start up again immediately. Don't operate the mower if the battery indicator is in the red. Deeply discharging batteries, (Even deep discharge batteries,) reduces their lifespan. I bet that they also suggest to avoid living in, say, Texas, but I'm a bit fond of the place. :)